Deployable Structures Turn to New Inspiration: Origami
Inflatable structures are paramount in construction. Can origami offer such deployable components new inspiration?
This Computer Program Can Build Intricate Wooden Joints
A new software program aims to take the joint-creation process virtual, allowing users to design connections digitally before uploading them to a router that brings them to life
Can 3D Printing With Local Soils Offer A Low-Carbon Alternative to Concrete? Part 1
Without the need for long-distance transportation or carbon-intensive production techniques, one research lab is experimenting with local soils that may offer a greener path forward
COVID-19’s Uneven Hit – And Rebound – On the U.S. Construction Job Market
The pandemic hit the construction job market hard. While most of the lost jobs have recovered, an expert breaks down how the pandemic affected some construction jobs more than others
With Colder Months Ahead, COVID-19 Prevention Turns to Indoor HVAC Systems
Indoor spaces remain among the riskiest for COVID-19 transmission. And with colder months ahead, building operators are turning to enhanced HVAC systems and outdoor air circulation tactics to thwart the virus’ spread
Reclaiming Innovation: Closing the Technology Gap
Even with so-called high-tech innovations, the construction industry has historically been slow to adapt—but the tides are beginning to turn
Would You Live on the Water?
Floating houses offer unique advantages and challenges amid climate change. Are they a viable option?
How Barton Malow Is Becoming More Environmentally Sustainable
The general contractor aims to focus on renewable energy, local partnerships and better monitoring of its operations
Can Porous Concrete Combat Climate Change?
In the face of climate change, permeable pavements offer a sustainable alternative
The Tech Behind “Smart” Buildings
From lighting to HVAC, new real-time data offers savings, energy efficiency and improved productivity to building managers
New Type of Wood Is Stronger Than Steel, Cheaper Than Kevlar
The “super wood” could make a splash in construction, body armor and vehicle manufacturing
